Browns name Deshaun Watson starting quarterback for season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken announced Deshaun Watson as the starting quarterback for their upcoming game against Jacksonville. Monken evaluated Watson's performance throughout the offseason and training camp before making this decision. He stated that Watson provides the best opportunity for the team to score points. Monken acknowledged that the quarterback competition remains fluid, indicating that performance could lead to changes in future game plans. Backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders reportedly accepted the decision with a positive attitude.
- •Deshaun Watson named starting quarterback for upcoming game against Jacksonville.
- •Todd Monken emphasized Watson's overall performance in his evaluation.
- •Shedeur Sanders reacted positively to the quarterback decision.
- •Monken indicated the quarterback competition is ongoing based on performance.
- •Watson encouraged to take on the responsibility of a starting role.
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Browns’ coach Todd Monken explains Deshaun Watson decision
"Todd Monken wants Deshaun Watson to pull his "big boy pants up."
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